Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Choosing the Best Cell Phone Plan for You
Young scholars research the features and costs of cell phones and cell phone plans and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best one for their needs, wants, and budget.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Financial Crisis Glossary
PBS's NewsHour Extra provides an Economic and Government lesson plan covering the economic crisis and its impact on the U.S. and global markets. Students must utilize current media outlets covering the financial crisis and refer to the...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Creating a Presentation on 529 Plans
Students conduct Internet research on 529 plans and create a digital slide presentation to inform others about how these plans can help people save for future education costs.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then students work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Probability Activity
The unit introduces the topic of probability and then students work in groups to find the odds of winning a game they design. The students learn how to summarize financial projections and appreciate the role of probability in real world...
University of Missouri
University of Missouri St. Louis:wise Pockets: Kermit the Hermit
This is an elementary level lesson that deals with spending, saving, income, and interest. Requires the book Kermit the Hermit by Bill Peet. Includes detailed lesson plan along with procedures and activities.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Pennies for Your Future!
This is a hands-on activity that is designed to guide students through the process of finding and applying for scholarships. Students will use word processing software to write and submit a scholarship that is applicable to them. This...